Job Title: Senior Communications Manager - Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP)

Salary: £50,897 to £62,015 plus a Location allowance of £1,721. You will receive £50,897 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £62,015 will be via incremental progression.

Location: Westminster

Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) plays a crucial role in keeping our country safe. We work closely with our intelligence, security and government partners in countering terrorism and state threats. It is one of Policing’s most complex and shifting environments, employing a vast array of officers and staff across the country, working in a range of specialist fields.

At the centre of the network sits the Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ), which devises national policy and strategy, coordinates national projects and programmes, and provides a single national Counter Terrorism Policing voice aligned to key stakeholders including government, intelligence agencies and other vital partners.  

To ensure we remain one step ahead, we are delighted to be further expanding the national communications team to enable us to continue to strengthen our internal and external communications and most critically, our operational capability and delivery. The Communications Pillar is a diverse and multi-skilled team that sits in the heart of the CTP Headquarters and by joining our communications team, you will become part of one of the most highly respected police services in the world.

We are recruiting across various a wide range of communication specialisms and we would welcome your application for roles including: Media Management (and how we develop this critical relationship to ensure that CTP remains a service that the public has trust and confidence in), Change Communications (supporting a wide and varied ranging portfolio of change programmes and projects that we have running across the CTP network to further improve our operational effectiveness), Partnership Management (effectively prioritising and proactively engaging with key partners across a range of organisations to extend our reach, and our key messaging and to bring our campaigns and external activity to life). 

Our ideal applicants will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment. To ensure success, you will be innovative, highly organized and self-motivated with a keen interest in developing communication channels to our key internal and external audiences. Your previous experience will evidence your skills and abilities as a communications professional and the breadth of your understanding and delivery within this specialist area. You will be able to easily articulate and evidence how you have previously developed successful communication channels with a range and variety of key stakeholders.

This is your chance to be part of the Counter Terrorism response to protect the UK and its communities.

All of the roles we have on offer, provide a varied workload, where no two days are the same. From Band D (HEO) through to Band B (Grade 7) these roles provide the opportunity for our successful candidates to really make a difference.

The Communications Pillar is a supportive team environment, and one in which we endeavour to ensure each individual can fulfil their potential. We offer opportunities to immerse yourself in CT Policing wide business to develop wider skills beyond your day to day role. You will have the opportunity to contribute to and participate in our numerous WIDE (Wellbeing, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equality) activities and projects. With our commitment to creating an inclusive working environment, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. Whilst the post and the team are located in Central London, and some time in London should be anticipated, we operate a hybrid way of working and welcome applications from candidates anywhere in the UK.

Candidates should be aware that they will be expected to be part of an out of hour’s on-call duty rota, for which you will be financially compensated in line with Met Police on-call policy.

Vetting

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post and must undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post. If you do not obtain DV once in post you may be subject to a posting or redeployment process.

Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.

Confidentiality Agreement

Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.

Our Employee Commitments

Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.

Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve.  As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.

Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, and including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).

Counter Terrorism Policing recruitment is open to all, but we are keen to positively support those who are younger in service to join into our specialist environment.

Please click on the below link to view an online candidate information pack that will you give you an insight into the Met, the competency framework we use which shapes our daily work behaviours, the application process and a host of other information, that will help inform and support your application:

https://sscl-innovation.com/MPScandidatepack/

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 30^th December 2022.

We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer the Met have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

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